Malcolm Bolt
LIFE MEMBER
I know we have all joined MF for different reasons. In my case it was about three years ago that Google directed me to Fun when as a newbie (previously a tugger for twenty years) I was looking to get information about changing to the right side of the tracks. - I had seen the light but was worried about walking out of the tunnel -
Very quickly help came my way with great big dollops of good humour. I attended a few rallies, mainly those at shows because I thought we needed more kit. (I now know we didn't and am trying desperately to get back below the van weight limit but that is not why I am posting today)
I just want to pass the message to those who are fearful of attending a rally that it is not a frightening experience. :thumb::thumb::thumb:
We have just got back from last weekend's rally at Lincoln. ( If you have not already done so, take a look at the various Lincoln threads even if only to see pictures of yours truly dancing his nuts off - I am not proud oh:
It was truly a delightful weekend. As well as the show and the inclusive entertainment provided by the show organisers we Funsters had a brilliant time in our own area.
Those among us with musical talent performed in our event shelter while those with decent voices joined in -as did those like me who cannot really sing at all and many consumed some alcohol. No bar in our little tent but we came prepared . We had a 'table-top' sale where I actually managed to go home with less than I took - Result. There were a couple of flyovers by Spitfire and Hurricane as well as displays by the red arrows . We met up for some very tasty bacon butties and on the last night many of us met up and went en-mass to the main event marquee and had a whale of a time.
I am sure that there are some among us who feel a little intimidated by the idea or 'A RALLY'. If I am right it's a shame because the atmosphere is extremely relaxed and there is no pressure to mix or fit in and it is good to put faces to the names we see here on line. Good to see that in real life the guy with the sharp wit and master of sarcasm is an affable gent with a permanent disarming grin and one with an avatar that makes you think of some-one the size of a brick sh*th**se is in truth a demure and extremely attractive young woman.
My reason for posting about a rally on this forum is to reach those who up to now have not felt inclined to drive the rally/meet route and to assure them that if they were to give it a go they will not be regimented or hounded into 'joining in'. You can hook-up with others as much or as little as you wish.
We enjoyed the Lincoln meet tremendously.
Keep your eye on the calendar and just browse the rally front page to see what's on and where. Have some fun outside. :thumb:
Very quickly help came my way with great big dollops of good humour. I attended a few rallies, mainly those at shows because I thought we needed more kit. (I now know we didn't and am trying desperately to get back below the van weight limit but that is not why I am posting today)
I just want to pass the message to those who are fearful of attending a rally that it is not a frightening experience. :thumb::thumb::thumb:
We have just got back from last weekend's rally at Lincoln. ( If you have not already done so, take a look at the various Lincoln threads even if only to see pictures of yours truly dancing his nuts off - I am not proud oh:
It was truly a delightful weekend. As well as the show and the inclusive entertainment provided by the show organisers we Funsters had a brilliant time in our own area.
Those among us with musical talent performed in our event shelter while those with decent voices joined in -as did those like me who cannot really sing at all and many consumed some alcohol. No bar in our little tent but we came prepared . We had a 'table-top' sale where I actually managed to go home with less than I took - Result. There were a couple of flyovers by Spitfire and Hurricane as well as displays by the red arrows . We met up for some very tasty bacon butties and on the last night many of us met up and went en-mass to the main event marquee and had a whale of a time.
I am sure that there are some among us who feel a little intimidated by the idea or 'A RALLY'. If I am right it's a shame because the atmosphere is extremely relaxed and there is no pressure to mix or fit in and it is good to put faces to the names we see here on line. Good to see that in real life the guy with the sharp wit and master of sarcasm is an affable gent with a permanent disarming grin and one with an avatar that makes you think of some-one the size of a brick sh*th**se is in truth a demure and extremely attractive young woman.
My reason for posting about a rally on this forum is to reach those who up to now have not felt inclined to drive the rally/meet route and to assure them that if they were to give it a go they will not be regimented or hounded into 'joining in'. You can hook-up with others as much or as little as you wish.
We enjoyed the Lincoln meet tremendously.
Keep your eye on the calendar and just browse the rally front page to see what's on and where. Have some fun outside. :thumb:
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